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Challenger MT955C

Challenger MT955C — MT900C Series · 405 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Challenger MT955C is a tractor rated at approximately 405 hp, placing it at the higher end of its class in terms of power output. The MT955C was in production from 2009 to 2014. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The tractor has an operating weight of 17,811 kg and is suitable for large-scale operations covering 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
405 hp
Max power
336.4 kW
Weight
17811 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
122 rows
Recorded power
405 hp
Recorded weight
17811 kg
Transmissions
16-speed full power shift
Production years
2009-2014
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USAReference
Original price was $303,157 in 2009Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic front and rear optionalReference
Articulated power steeringReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 15.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank1476.2 LReference
Engine354.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)297.9 kWReference
Caterpillar C15 ACERTReference
turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement15.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke137 x 171 mmReference
EmissionsTier IIIReference
Power354.2 kWReference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power336.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed301.8 kWReference
Max power297.9 kWReference
Fuel TypedieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier IIIReference
Bore and stroke5.4x6.75 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

16-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionCaterpillar PowershiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
forward and reverse optionsPowershift -16F and 4RReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference
Track Drive typeinboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)287.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)336.4 kWReference
Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4 to 6Reference
Pump flow136.3 lpmReference
Total flow164.6 lpmReference
Total flow223.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IVNReference
Rear TypeIVReference
Rear lift8845 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed324.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase394 cmReference
Weight17811 kgReference
Front tire710/70R42Reference
Rear tire710/70R42Reference
Ag front710/70R42Reference
Ag rear710/70R42Reference
Ag front800/70R38Reference
Ag front650/85R38Reference
Ag front620/70R46Reference
Ag front520/85R46Reference
Ag front520/85R42Reference
Ag front480/80R46Reference
Ag rear800/70R38Reference
Ag rear650/85R38Reference
Ag rear620/70R46Reference
Ag rear520/85R46Reference
Ag rear520/85R42Reference
Ag rear480/80R46Reference
Length756 cmReference
Width487 cmReference
Height (cab)383 cmReference
Shipping weight17811 kgReference
Max weight24494 kgReference
Front axle144 by 2997 mmReference
Bar rear axle144 by 2997 mmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps185Reference
Batteries4Reference
Battery CCA1000Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps1,000 CCAReference

Test results

Diesel power shift 4WDMay 20 - June 2, 2008Link: OCED Tractor Test 1929A fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use98.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use94.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use98.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use97.7 l/hourReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference
Max pull23212 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelChallenger (a part of AGCO)Reference
Cruise controlAvailableReference
Rear Axle TypeBar 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
Front Axle TypeBar: 5.7 by 118 inchesReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference

Capacities

Capacity923 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves24 valveReference
Pump Rated Output (total)59 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves4 to 6 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IVN, IVReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity8,845 kgReference

PTO

PTO Power385 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab383.5 cmReference
Overall Length756.9 cmReference
Overall Width487.7 cmReference
Overall weight17,810.7 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type710/70R42Reference
Front Wheel Type710/70R42Reference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Seat SuspensionTRUEReference

Steering & brakes

Steering typeArticulated powerReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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